It’s Tuesday. Again. Ü A lot going on….Madison’s Confirmation Mass this Thursday night, baseball season has begun (a trip to Gunnison (?) ) last weekend for a tournament, Dance Concert this weekend (T is in two pieces Ü )….weather has been beautiful (I’ve started my summer tan), hosted BONCO at my house….. Lot’s of stuff!
Here are some random photos (If Typepad cooperates)
Madi pitching in Mesquite a few weeks ago:
This is what Tyson looks like every night after baseball practice (ice on his knees, hip and shoulder)
Judge Memorial Baseball Team after winning the Gunnnison Tournament last weekend (I have no idea why Tyson is in the bad BEHIND everyone! Nerd!):
Easter goodies I gave as favors at Bonco:
That’s it….Pretty exciting, eh? LOL! I’ll have some cutie patootie photos of Madi after confirmation on Thursday night…and then some photos of Tyson at Dance Concert….He is in a ‘lifting’ piece (where the strong boys lift the girls), and then a ‘couples’ piece. The theme of ‘couples’ is 80’s movies. He and his partner are in a group dancing to "Dirty Dancing"….then just the boys have something to "Blues Brothers", and then the everyone ends with some "Austin Powers" thing…. Should be FUNNY!
Thank GOD it’s Friday! Woo Hoo! And guess what….NO road trip this weekend. Yea! I cannot tell you what horrible luck I’ve had the past few weeks with horrible driving weather on our road trips! Thank heavens that I persuaded Carl to go with us last weekend to Madi’s softball tournament in Mesquite, NV. We hit a horrible snow storm on the way down, and then another one on the way home. I was so glad he was driving this time, instead of me.
We did have a good time in Mesquite though. We stopped in St. George to see the boys basketball team in their semi-final game in the State Tournament. Our team was the strong favorite to repeat as State Champions this year for most of the season….however, it just wasn’t meant to be this year. We lost a close game, and ended up taking 3rd place. Tyson spent a few days in St. George with a bunch of friends that drove down for the tournament. It sounds like he had a good time….although I’m not sure I know EVERYTHING that went on! 😉
After the game on Friday night we drove another 30 miles to Mesquite. Madi’s softball team had a great tournament and went undefeated into the championship game on Sunday afternoon. However, they lost! It was such a bummer! They played a team they had beaten earlier in the day and a few weeks ago in Las Vegas. This time it just wasn’t meant to be though. Madi pitched in the first game, and again in the Championship game….she had a big triple, and laid down some awesome bunts! GO MADI!!! Here are two photos of her pitching on Saturday morning…okay, typepad is not letting me post a photo right now….I’ll try again later.
Happy Friday! No big weekend plans. I have BONCO at my house on Thursday night, so I’ll be cleaning, cleaning and cleaning. The baseball team is hosting a Fundraising Silent Auction and Carnival next weekend, so I will be tying up lose ends for that as well.
Yep, that’s me! On the road again. This time to Mesquite, NV (where it is 72 degrees today ~ YIPPEEEE!)….with Tyson for a baseball camp. Mesquite is only 1 hour outside of Las Vegas….so yes, I just drove through Mesquite to get to Vegas last weekend….and I get to go to Mesquite again next weekend…softball tournament for Madi. Fun times!
Madi and I made it back from Las Vegas safe and sound Sunday night after a somewhat harrowing drive home! We hit a snow storm between Beaver and Fillmore. Not fun. I was scared to death! This was just a few weeks after Tyson and I had a snowy, scary drive down to Mesquite. Ugh! Madi’s Softball Team did really well though! They won 4 out of 5 games! Madi pitched on Friday night and struck out 5 batters…3 of them were caught "looking" at the 3rd strike. She did awesome! AND……Madi hit a homerun on Sunday! For my birthday! LOL! It was soooo cool! She hit a grand slam a few weeks ago, while I was in Mesquite, which I didn’t get to see, so this was AWESOME!! Go Madi!
Madi and I have a lot of fun together. We went on THIS rollercoaster. Now, I love rollercoasters…..love them! But, this thing….scared me! It takes off soooo fast! I loved it though!
We are having a low-key valentines at home tonight. Just hanging out with the kids. Tyson had football practice (conditioning) after school, then dance concert rehearsal (yes, you read that right) and hitting with the baseball team….he won’t get home until close to 8:30 – 9:00 tonight. So, I think Madi, Carl and I will just have some take out chinese maybe????
On a sad note….my thoughts and prayers go out to everyone involved in the Trolley Square Shooting, such a horrible and tragic event. I used to work with Jeff Walker, who was killed in the shooting, and who’s son is currently in critical condition at the University of Utah hospital. My heart goes out to his family and the other families who lost loved ones or who have loved ones that are wounded. I know all too well what they are feeling and going through right now.
TGIF! Wow! It’s been ages since I have posted! So much going on, and yet nothing to report….hmmmmm.
Madi and I are off to Sin City for the weekend for a softball tournament with her Softball Team. Weather is supposed to be nice…upper 60’s to low 70’s…yippee! Carl and Tyson are staying home for various reasons….Carl is working this weekend, Tyson has his last JV basketball game of the season tonight (Sad, I’m going to miss it), and a sweet 16 birthday party for a friend tomorrow. What is up with the Sweet 16 parties? Is it the ‘in’ thing right now, due to the MTV show My Super Sweet Sixteen? Tyson has been invited to quite a few this year for sophomores, and yet only one girl in his class last year had one….Interesting!
I’ve been scrapping a bit lately…need to post what I’ve done. Hopefully, when I get back! I was tagged by the ever so talented Melissa recently, and I haven’t had a chance to post MY weirdness! LOL! Have a GREAT weekend! Oh, and I got this cute FREE digi kit from Heather Ann Designs….how cute it this: MY VALENTINES!
I got this from Elsie’s Blog and thought it was fun!
A= Available~ nope! I’ve been married to Carl for 19 years! B= Best Friend~ I have a few – Kristyn, Debbie, Patti C= Cake or pie~ Neither…except I do love pie crust! Just not the filling. D= Drink of choice~ Diet Coke, no question about it. E= Essential item you use everyday~ Bath & Body Lotion ~ varying scents, but I use it EVERY day.I’m a lotion girl! F= Favorite color~ No real fave….love pink, yellow, red, black G= Gummy bears or worms~ Swedish fish? H= Hometown~ I live in Bountiful, UT …but I consider SLC, UT my hometown! I= Indulgences~ See “E” above!Oh, and Starbucks! J= January or February~ Feb! My birthday is on Feb. 11th, and Carl’s is on the 21st.
K= Kids and Names~ 2 kids ~ Tyson and Madison L= Life is incomplete without?~ my family (and diet coke!)
M= Marriage date~ August 21, 1987 N= Number of siblings~ 2 younger brothers (Kevin & Chris) O= Oranges or apples~ Both!Oranges especially at Christmas, and Apples in the Fall! P= Phobias or Fears~ my family getting hurt ~ and I HATE snakes! Ewwwww gross! Q= Favorite Quote~ Live Well ~ Laugh Often~ Love Much R= Reason to smile~ My kids and my niece!!They always bring a smile to my face! S= Season~ Summer and Fall T= Tag 3 or 4 people~ anyone who wants to play! U= Unknown fact about me~ I used to race BMX bikes and I took 3rd place in the World Championships in 2000…I was 35 years old!Go me! V= Vegetable you don’t like~ yams, maybe. W= Worst habit~ I procrastinate! X= X-rays~ Lots!Too many sports injuries! Y= Your favorite food~ Diet Coke, Onion Rings (from Crown Burger) Swedish Fish and Movie Popcorn with LOTS of butter!Healthy, huh? Z= Zodiac Sign~ Aquarius
Hello 2007! Is it gonna be a good year? Yeah, I think so!
Christmas came….and went! A good time was had by all! Time spent with family, good food, good fun & good friends….awesome. The kids had a great Christmas and were spoiled by Carl and I, as well as my parents and brothers….lucky, lucky kids!
Here are T and Madi putting out ‘cookies & coke’ for Santa (in their new jammies)…yep, they still believe! Ü
The only thing T really wanted for Christmas this year was Guitar Hero II…he was was thrilled to be able to rock like a rock star! And Madi was most excited with her White/Fur jacket from Zumiez and her Nintendo DS Pink
Other highlights: Baseball Camp, iPod, Clothes/Shoes/DVD’s for T, and Guitar Lessons Gift Cards/Clothes/Shoes/DVDs for Madison!
On New Years Eve…..My boy turned 17 years old! Where oh where has the time gone? I love you T and thank God everyday for giving me YOU!Not the best picture ever….but typical Tyson….reading in the car!
And finally…..Winter Formal was last Saturday night at Rice Eccles Stadium in the tower. Tyson went with Emma, his ‘girlfriend’ in the 8th grade. They had a great time…a catered dinner @ Emma’s house before the dance, H2 Limo Transportation all night and then the dance! Tons of fun! A few photos:
It’s Christmas Eve…. about 2:00 in the afternoon. The shopping is done, everthing is wrapped…the kids have cleaned their rooms and the rest of the house is looking pretty clean. Not much to do but relax and hang out until we head to Mass at 5:30. After Mass we are stopping by some to drop off a gift to some friends, and then we’ll head to our annual dinner with the Ringheimers, Hanings, Huffs and Cannons. We have SUCH A GREAT time with them every Christmas Eve! We all have kids in the same age range, and they have a ball together! I’ve taken a few shots of my house over the last few days….scenes of Christmas around the Moll house!!!
3 days and counting! I am at work right now….wishing I was out finishing my shopping, but I think we are closing at 2:00 today…so there is hope! It is SNOWING right now too! YIPPEEE!!! Maybe we’ll have a White Christmas this year?
Are you ready for Chrismtas? If not, what do you have left to do? I hope not as much as I do! Ü HAPPY FRIDAY!
* I’ve decided to only post once a month from now on…not really, but that seems to be the habit lately.
* I LOVE Christmas Music…all day, everyday from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day! My kids HATE to drive in the car with me because they are very, very tired of Christmas music. Carl is used to it…he probably just tunes it out!
* I want a White Christmas!
* I sent out almost 50 Christmas Cards this year….but I’ve only received about 15….how sad! Ü
* My job is still very busy and very stressful…but i love it!
* I hate egg nog….enough said.
* Only 5 shopping days left! YIKES! I’m not going to be able to shop today or tomorrow…so that only leaves 3 days! Can I do it?
